Midnight snack

I have found my favorite granola recipe, tweaked it over time and made it just how I like it!  I think it's the perfect mix of deliciousness.  I love to add it to yogurt, eat it like cereal, or just take a little with me for a delicious (and filling) snack on the road.  

gorgeous, isn't it?!

Here she is:

• 6.5 cups old fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking)
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup dried apple slices
• 1 cups chopped almonds 
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup flax seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp almond extract (just adds a great flavor)

other optional ingredients include:

 chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, nuts, shredded coconut, mm's, 

and anything else you want in there!

You can also replace the honey with maple syrup if you prefer.  

Adding 2 Tbsp of brown sugar also gives a richer flavor 

if you don't mind adding a little extra sugar.  

Mix everything together, spread it on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.  You'll need to stir it around halfway through.  Remove from oven when it turns a golden brown, but don't let it burn.  It will still be pretty soft when you take it from the oven, but it will get crunchy as it cools.  I hope you ENJOY it as much as I do!